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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

Lucille Colandro

Celebrate Halloween with a twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You'll never guess what she'll swallow next!

There was an old lady who swallowed a bat.

I don't know why she swallowed a bat,

imagine that.

The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowing a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin...and more! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic rhyme will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
  • Publish Date: Aug 1st, 2005
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.88in - 7.66in - 0.10in - 0.20lb
  • EAN: 9780439737661
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • Humorous Stories• Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween• Animals - Nocturnal

About the Author

Lucille Colandro has written many books for children, including the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series illustrated by Jared Lee.


Jared Lee has illustrated more than 100 books for young readers. He has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, the Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association, the National Cartoonists Society, and others. He lives in Ohio with his wife and a menagerie of dogs, cats, ponies, ducks, and a few unknown creatures.